Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for aSpeech Language Pathologist to join ourteam! 

AsaSpeech Language Pathologist,you willplan, organize, and conduct individualized treatment plans to help patients with speech disorders restore and/or improve communication function. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. This position requires Speech Therapy licensure.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Evaluates and plans therapy programs for each patient assigned as prescribed by physician. Directs and aids the patients in therapeutic techniquesappropriate to patient needs. 

• Providesaccurate billing information on the same day as services. Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care. 

• Handles stressful situations with tact and poise. Strives to make effective use of time.

• Records and reports patient progress in consultation with the referring physician as per department policy. 

• Educates patients and family regarding speech therapy plan of care and appropriate home exercise program and documents education in patient record.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy.

• SP-L - Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Maryland.

• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience preferred.